The English Major

Earn your Bachelor of Arts in a challenging yet supportive community

As a public honors college, we pride ourselves in offering an English major that is both rigorous and encouraging. English students at St. Mary’s will: Benefit from small class sizes, Grow under the direction of supportive faculty members, Connect with a community of passionate peers, Expand beyond the classroom with clubs and creative writing opportunities.

You can even complete your literature assignment down by the river on our waterfront campus!

St. Mary’s Projects

The most popular undergraduate research opportunity. The St. Mary's Project is a culminating project of original research, scholarship, or creative performance undertaken in the senior year.
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What You’ll Learn

The St. Mary’s English curriculum teaches you how to write clearly, effectively, perceptively, and creatively, and gain insight into the history and culture of English-language literature.